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MLT111 - HematologyCourse stresses development of basic techniques and understanding of principles, procedures, and sources of error in hematology lab work. Combined lectures and laboratory sessions to teach basic techniques and to develop skills needed to work in hematology. Content includes the formed elements of blood, including erythrocyte, leukocyte and thrombocyte cell maturation; normal cell function, and basic concepts of methods used to detect normal and diseased bloodstates. Prerequisite: Admission to the MLT program.4 Credit Hours (lecture: 3; lab: 3)Fee: $60

MLT115 - CoagulationCourse includes classroom lecture and laboratory course in coagulation. Content includes pathways and mechanisms which make it possible for blood to clot or remain fluid. Prerequisites: MLT 105, 106, 111, and 112, with minimum grade of C in each course.1 Credit Hours (lecture: 1; lab: 1)Fee: $30

MLT117 - Immunology/SerologyCourse includes classroom lecture and laboratory course in immunology and serology. Content includes factors involved in host response to a specific challenge with a foreign antigen; focus of serology portion of course is on detection of disease and pregnancy based on antigen-antibody reactions, using a variety of immunologic methods. Prerequisites: MLT 105, 106, 111, and 112, with minimum grade of C in each course.1 Credit Hours (lecture: 1; lab: 1)Fee: $30

MLT125 - Pharmacy TechnicianCourse provides knowledge and skills needed to become a pharmacy technician. Content includes introduction to various pharmacy practice settings; focus is on drug classes, basic physiology, drug interactions, pharmacy calculations, and daily pharmacy operation. Course is geared towards range of students, from those having no prior pharmacy experience to healthcare professionals interested in strengthening current skills. Prerequisite: High school diploma or GED.7 Credit Hours (lecture: 7; lab: 0)Fee: $75

MLT235 - Applications in Laboratory PracticeCourse deals with presentation and utilization of basic mathematics concepts as applied in the medical laboratory. Focus is on laboratory quality control and governmental regulations. Review of all major areas also included. Prerequisites: MLT 210 and MLT 225, with minimum grade of C in each course.3 Credit Hours (lecture: 3; lab: 0)